Author:
Ashokkumar Sonewane Snehal,Mohite Uday S.,S. Gosavi Vivek,Kulkarni Mayur
Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate the prevalence and clinical characteristics of dry eye disease (DED) among individuals with type 2 diabetes in a community-based setting. Additionally, the study aimed to identify factors associated with the presence of DED in this population. Methods: A total of 136 randomly selected patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes participated in the study, undergoing comprehensive ophthalmic evaluations. These evaluations included corneal sensitivity testing, tear film break-up time (BUT) assessment, the Schirmer I test, and fundus photography. The severity of diabetic retinopathy (DR) was graded according to the International Severity Scale. Results: Among the 136 subjects, 23 (17.1%) were diagnosed with DED. There were significant associations between DED and higher blood glucose levels (P < 0.001) as well as elevated glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels (P < 0.001). Conclusions: These findings highlight the importance of incorporating dry eye assessments into the routine screening protocol for diabetic patients. The observed prevalence of DED at 17.1% in this cohort is lower than the rates reported in other studies. Importantly, individuals with diabetes who have poorer metabolic control are at a higher risk of developing DED.
Publisher
International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology
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